Chapter 12: chapter 12

The  wedding 💒Most awaited moment in everyone's life. Though it's just a day, it will tie eachother in everyday of their life. The wedding hall was decorated traditionally, orchid flowers were arranged on the stairs through which bride and groom would enter the hall. Everyone were so ready, Shally was helping Rakshita in the bride room. Nikita and Sachin were helping the priest with arrangements. Both the parents were standing in the entrance and welcoming the guests.  Priest insisted that it's the time to bring the groom, fire was lit for yagna and the priest started chanting the hymns. After few more minutes everyone gathered near the priest. They asked to bring the bride to the dias. Rakshita, with a hammering in her heart, yet so much into herself descended the stairs. She was dressed in cherry red silk saree beautifully draped, with white garland on her shoulder. She was facing down and her face held a neutral expression. Rakesh was in awe to see her, everyone's eyes were glued at her. She slowly came and sat near Rakesh. He was in cloud nine. Finally, the perfect phase of his life is gonna start. The priest said few more hymns and did some rituals and then he asked them to stand up and do the parikrama. It consists of seven rounds around the lit fire with seven vows which would bound them for eternity. Rakesh held Rakshita's pinky finger with his and it was tied with a cloth by Nikita. The strolled the first round, Rakesh in front followed by Rakshita , they exchanges their first vow, promising that they would take care of eachother, their children and family.Second vow, the groom promises to take care of his wife under all circumstances and in return the bride promises to stand by her husband through all agonies and ecstasies.Third vow, groom promises to work hard and earn enough wealth for the families, in return the bride promises to take care of all income and expenses.Fourth vow, the groom promises to entrust his wife in all household responsibilities and respect her decisions and in return bride promises to fulfill her duties to the best of her abilities.Fifth vow, groom promises to consult his wife in all important decisions and bride promises to support him in all his endeavours.Sixth vow, groom promises to be loyal and committed only towards her and bride Promises to be faithful to her husband.Seventh vow, groom promises to spend his entire life with his bride, not just as wife but as a friend forever and bride Promises to spend her life with him until the very end. Once the vows were exchanged, groom and bride were again seated and the groom tied the mangalasutra around brides neck. Rakshita looked at Rakesh at the moment and their eyes locked. Is this really happening, what she had thought would never happen in her life, is happening in reality. She got married, just few seconds ago and now she belongs to this very person who is tying the knot now. Everyone showered flowers on them. Rakshita's parents were beaming with joy, their eyes slightly glistening. Rhagav, Rakesh's dad, was looking up, thinking his wife and conveying her the message that their elder son is got married. He blessed whole heartedly that they they both should lead a happy life. Nikita, Shally, Sachin and Neil were over joyed. The couple stood up to seek the blessings of elders. It's the big day in their lives and hopefully started it. Though Rakshita has millions of questions running in her mind, she didn't showcase her turmoil through her face. Finally, from today they are tied with one another eternally. Sachin and Neil went to decorate the car to take the couple home. Shally and Nikita already planned for the next big thing. They planned to surprise the couple tonight.-------------------------------------------------------------Hi folks, literally sorry, got held up with personal works and couldn't upload the chapter earlier. Hope you all enjoy reading. Keep supporting. Kindly rate, review and share. Thank you all!!